CVE-2026-63037: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache I

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-63037 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting inlong. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache InLong. This appears to allow SQL injection in the ORDER BY clause against the Manager backend database. This issue affects Apache InLong: from 2.0.0 before 2.4.0. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache InLong's 2.4.0 or cherry-pick [1] to solve it. [1] https://github.com/apache/inlong/issues/12079 .

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-08-20
Last modified	2026-10-18

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-20 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-18 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache inlong UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.0.0 and < 2.4.0

Fixed in: 2.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy inlong || rpm -q inlong || inlong --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade inlong

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade inlong

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison inlong sudo apt install inlong=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold inlong

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list inlong sudo dnf downgrade inlong-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add inlong

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-63037?

inlong: upgrade to 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-63037 being exploited?

CVE-2026-63037 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-63037 affect?

CVE-2026-63037 affects inlong. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache InLong. This appears to allow SQL injection in the ORDER BY clause against the Manager backend database. This issue affects Apache

How urgent is CVE-2026-63037?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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